Couldn't Resist A Christmas Auto Grow

CrochetingHybrids said:
Carmen so happy to see your girls are thriving into the new year. I see you’ve given them a trim and have begun training. They look amazing💕
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Thank you so much CH :) I'm looking forward to seeing an update of yours!
 
Day 17: RR XXL Auto is topped
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I took the fifth node off the top

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I love topping day! Now they can go crazy branching it up!
 
StoneOtter said:
I love topping day! Now they can go crazy branching it up!
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Thank you Otter it's an exciting turning point! :)

I have been chatting to other swickers and have tweaked a concept for a different set up. I find the perlite terribly messy. I like what Hash Hound has developed as a swicking plate and I have based my idea on his. I'd like any and all SIPpers to let me know whether you think this will wick nicely. I can change up the number of wicks depending how quickly water is taken up.

I found these Bato pots in my garden stuff and they seem to hold a full 20 L pot well.

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I can't see why not! Green Rooky that I am at this.
 
StoneOtter said:
I can't see why not! Green Rooky that I am at this.
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I went ahead and thought I'd give it a try. It's wicking, now I just have to make sure it wicks at the right speed with five wicks and the covering cloth.

I'm very glad I did because the muck at the bottom of the perlite was septic. I don't think perlite is a good solution for organic feed.
 
MrX said:
it's very hard to leave seedlings for any amount of time, they can be more delicate than children, there are so many imponderables what can/could happen whilst they are tiny, ive been growing since '76 & i just make sure im there for the babies that first 2-3wks if it is in any way possibe...its the only sure way ive found
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The kid from Home Alone did just fine ;)
 
Carmen Ray said:
I went ahead and thought I'd give it a try. It's wicking, now I just have to make sure it wicks at the right speed with five wicks and the covering cloth.

I'm very glad I did because the muck at the bottom of the perlite was septic. I don't think perlite is a good solution for organic feed.
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Alrighty then! Good luck with her! I'm waiting for mine to become one with the SIP. 3rd day today and she/he's drooping some but I don't see anything to be concerned for.
 
It’s been a busy couple days for you and the girls. I’m excited to see you going full on with what I call “extreme LST“. I enjoy messing with the plants daily once the training gets moving.
I will be right behind you by a few days with my plants. So lead the way and keep them green.:green_heart:
 
Carmen Ray said:
I have been chatting to other swickers and have tweaked a concept for a different set up. I find the perlite terribly messy.
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Looks nifty! Is that contraption just sitting in water in the lower bowl?
 
InTheShed said:
Looks nifty! Is that contraption just sitting in water in the lower bowl?
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Yes. The bottom cake cooler didn't fit into the basin and ended up not being necessary after all. The water is just sitting there slowly being wicked. It's going to be hard to tell how well it works for a few days I think, because the plants are too small to be using a lot of water atm. Do you have any thoughts or observations, Shed?
 
Carmen Ray said:
Do you have any thoughts or observations,
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Just that one way to test it is with a dry plant-less pot of soil to see when you get moisture up to the top.
 
InTheShed said:
Just that one way to test it is with a dry plant-less pot of soil to see when you get moisture up to the top.
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Damn you're good :rofl:


I'm sure @Azimuth will be pleased to know that I can repurpose one of my chard pots for this test 👿 🥗
 
CrochetingHybrids said:
Carmen so happy to see your girls are thriving into the new year. I see you’ve given them a trim and have begun training. They look amazing💕
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Lexi I have just noticed your avatar! I love it. You must crochet?
 
Hello LR Mate :) You can't hide from me lololol.... Have your recovered from daddy duties on the beach?
 
Lerugged said:
Heya. Just having a cheeky catch up. It's still holidays so it's manic here. Also too windy to get some pics but as soon as I can take some focused pics I'll do an update. Your little ones are looking great. Rooting for them whoop
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Thank you my friend. I am coming in to the big city tomorrow. I miss it. Gordon's Bay is "different" lol. One day I'd like to move back to city bowl but I don't know if I can afford the now famous garage in Sea Point, let alone a stand alone home in Gardens :)
Have a fantastic rest of holidays with your little people!
 
Carmen Ray said:
Lexi I have just noticed your avatar! I love it. You must crochet?
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Thank you😄 this work isn’t mine but i’m working on a blanket with a similar pattern so I will update it to that when i’m finished. I love to crochet and also love hybrids 😂 and I happened to be crocheting while I stumbled across 420Magazine. Do you crochet as well?
 
CrochetingHybrids said:
Thank you😄 this work isn’t mine but i’m working on a blanket with a similar pattern so I will update it to that when i’m finished. I love to crochet and also love hybrids 😂 and I happened to be crocheting while I stumbled across 420Magazine. Do you crochet as well?
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I used to knit scarves and beanies in plain and pearl lol. I found crochet too difficult. My hands are very unsteady so holding fine work is almost impossible now. I look forward to seeing your finished product!
 
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